July 2026

A judge dismissed poet Kimberly Marasco’s lawsuit, ruling the alleged similarities involved unprotectable ideas, themes and common phrases.Image credit (Taylor Swift Instagram) Taylor Swift has won a court ruling to dismiss a copyright lawsuit filed by poet Kimberly Marasco, who alleged that the singer copied lyrics from her poems across multiple albums. Judge Aileen Cannon…

The idea of a human aura has been around for quite a while in spiritual and astrological traditions. The aura is often described as an invisible field of energy surrounding the body and many who practice astrology and holistic wellness believe the aura reflects the emotional, mental and spiritual state of a person. Modern science…

The Department of School and Mass Education, Odisha, will publish the SAMS Odisha Class 11 (Plus 1) first selection merit list for the 2026 admission cycle on the official portal. Selected candidates can check their admission status online, download the Intimation Letter, and complete the admission formalities at their allotted Higher Secondary Schools within the…

At first glance, it looks like an old abandoned SUV sitting in the middle of the forest of Uttrakhand. But a closer look will reveal one of the biggest surprises of your life! As you walk closer to the sun-dried car, you’ll discover that it opens into a garage! Yes, the vehicle is actually the…

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir New Delhi: On March 8, India scripted history by becoming the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title. Exactly four months and four defeats later, the Indian cricket team, under new captain Shreyas Iyer, has stumbled into uncharted territory, losing four of their last five matches…

NEW DELHI: Congress on Wednesday termed the ministry of environment as “Pravachan mantralay (ministry of sermons)” after the Centre removed four officials from environment minister Bhupender Yadav’s office.In a post on X, Congress member of Rajya Sabha and former environment minister Jairam Ramesh took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and claimed that all…

Russian strikes also hit several other regions across Ukraine. Russia launched another wave of overnight missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, killing at least two people and injuring several others, as the war showed no signs of easing ahead of a high-stakes meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump on the…

Equity markets head into Wednesday with global developments taking centre stage after crude oil prices jumped nearly 3% in early trade following US military strikes on Iran, reviving concerns over disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Back home, Sensex ended Tuesday 104.35 points lower at 78,180.72, while Nifty50 slipped 31.65 points to 24,398.70, with gains…

Australia’s renewable energy boom has reached a remarkable milestone. The country now generates so much electricity from rooftop solar panels that, during the middle of the day, wholesale power prices frequently fall to zero or even below zero. Instead of allowing surplus electricity to go to waste, eligible households in parts of Australia can now…

Ravi Mohan has majorly changed his career plans by withdrawing his earlier decision to step away from acting. A few weeks ago, the actor emotionally announced that he would not act in films until his divorce proceedings were over. His statement shocked fans and the film industry. Now, Ravi has revealed that he reconsidered the…